What's on it
Ask every company the same questions. Good answers come with numbers, names and samples.
Experience
- How many anesthesia groups they bill for
- How many are CRNA-led
- Two references you can call
- Who will actually work your account
Results and reporting
- Typical net collection rate and days in A/R for groups like yours
- A sample monthly report
- How quickly denials are worked
Price and contract
- Percentage and what it includes
- Any extra fees (credentialing, statements, software, minimums)
- Contract length and notice to leave
- Whether old claims are worked when you join
Data and security
- Payments go straight to your bank account
- You own your data and get it back if you leave
- Business associate agreement signed
- Where the work is done and how patient data is protected